Former USC QB Carson Palmer was one of 11 players selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. It was a pretty easy choice given Palmer won the Heisman Trophy. Other USC players on the ballot who did not make it were linebacker Jack Del Rio and offensive lineman Jeff Bregel. This is where I like to point out some inconsistencies: Del Rio … Continue reading Time To Point Out Hall Of Fame Inconsistencies
WINNERS Real football programs While USC fans wonder why the football programs putters along behind spin and hype, two real teams (Alabama, Ohio State) will actually play for the national title. Steve Sarkisian He gets more than $34 million from Texas to become a head coach for the first time since he was fired by USC. He and Lane Kiffin must text high-fives to each … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
Clay Helton has offered the offensive line coaching position to Arkansas offensive line coach Brad Davis, according to Football Scoop. He was previously at Missouri and Florida. But here is the key: He was at North Texas in 2016, so he knows Graham Harrell. Interestingly, here’s a critique from his performance at Arkansas this season. “This past season, some of his key linemen didn’t develop … Continue reading Clay Helton Tries To Hire Graham Harrell Contact For O-Line
USC beat Arizona State, 73-64, to record its first road sweep over the Arizona schools since 1985. That was also the last year the Trojans won the Pac-12 (then Pac-10). Meanwhile, former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder tweeted this about his son, USC special teams coach, Sean Snyder. Congratulations to USC and Sean Snyder on your #1 national special teams ranking by Football Outsider by … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Big Sweep And . . . Special Teams Honor?
In case you missed it, Clay Helton did an interview with the L.A. Times. He tap-danced as usual and didn’t take accountability. And he offered this whopper: “I actually see this program trending upward, if you look at it correctly.” If you look at it correctly? That’s a trademark comment of a delusional person. The rest of you are not seeing things clearly. He can … Continue reading Clay Helton Remains Delusional, Part 306
Graham Harrell apparently interviewed with Boise State on Wednesday. Now that Boise hired Oregon defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, does this mean Harrell is back for another year at USC? Well, there is still a potential path for him to the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles have an opening for an offensive coordinator and Harrell interviewed last year. Would Eagles coach Doug Pederson call Harrell again? Philadelphia … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Could Graham Harrell Still Be An NFL Candidate?
